2011 mercedes-benz e-class Model Overview

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A new generation arrived for 2010, as a coupe or sedan. Last year, the E-Class was given a new body style and interior. Sedans come with a choice of a diesel V-6, gas V-6, V-8, or AMG V-8. All are backed by a seven-speed automatic, but the AMG gets its own seven-speed. The coupe replaced the CLK-Class, and in actuality it uses a different version of the platform than the sedan does. Compared with the CLK, the coupe is lower, longer, and wider, yet still shorter and lighter than the sedan. The coupe comes with a choice of two engines — the 3.5-liter V-6 and the 5.4-liter V-8 as in the sedan.

Now added to the lineup are a cabriolet and a wagon. The four-seat cabriolet uses a soft top and has an Aircap feature, which reduces wind and noise, and Airscarf which can blow heated air from all four headrests onto the necks of everyone in the car. The wagon, in Luxury or Sport trims, can seat up to seven, thanks to a third rear-facing row.

The E-Class cabriolet and the wagon are new to the lineup for 2011. The soft-top convertible, which seats four, comes with the same engines as the sedan — 3.5-liter V-6 and 5.4-liter V-8 — and seven-speed automatic. It’s designed to keep passengers warm and noise levels down in open-air driving, even when it’s cold out. The wagon comes as an AWD V-6 only, with a third row that faces back and a rear air suspension.

The E-Class uses styling cues that are reminiscent of Mercedes past. The design is not universally loved, but it is a definite standout on the road. New 18-inch AMG wheels are available and the coupe gets a new grille.

Leather and burl walnut wood trim are standard, as are power front seats. Mercedes’ COMAND system is standard as well, with a seven-inch screen. Black Coupe and cabrio can be ordered with ash wood trim and two-tone interiors.

The sedan and coupe lean more toward being comfortable and smooth than high-performance cornering. When driving the coupe hard, its semi-C-Class underpinnings limit the car’s handling. However, slow down just a touch, and coupe and sedan become much nicer to drive. The sedan is the only model in the line available with all four engines, including Mercedes’ excellent turbodiesel.

Traction control, stability control, and four-wheel discs with ABS and brake assist are standard across the line. Up to 11 airbags are available (nine standard), as are features such as active lane keeping assist and blind spot assist.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$48,850

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$23,950

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Units Affected

5800

Recall ID#10V540000 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

Consequence

DIESEL FUEL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON ROADS AND MAKING THOSE ROADS SLIPPERY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 M-CLASS, MODEL W164, GL-CLASS, MODEL X164, E-CLASS, MODEL W212, R-CLASS, AND MODEL V251VEHICLES. THE O-RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED IN ALL CASES. LACK OF LUBRICATION CAN LEAD TO LEAKAGE OF THE FUEL FILTER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED . PLEASE SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 11V-496.

Units Affected

2297

Recall ID#10V459000 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Consequence

OWNERS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN AREAS, SUCH AS PARKING LOTS, WHERE MAXIMUM POWER STEERING IS REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 C-CLASS, MODEL 204, E-CLASS, MODEL 212, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 E-CLASS COUPE/CABRIOLET MODEL 207 VEHICLES. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK AND RETORQUE THE CONNECTION FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Units Affected

85300

Recall ID#11V213000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Consequence

WHILE WORKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DURING ENGINE OPERATION, THE DAMPER RING COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE PERSON REPAIRING THE VEHICLE OR A BYSTANDER.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 E-CLASS MODEL W212 AND S212 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 8, 2010, THROUGH JULY 12, 2010. INSUFFICIENT ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE VIBRATION DAMPER AND ITS INNER MASS DAMPER RING COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE INNER MASS DAMPER RING FROM THE VIBRATION DAMPER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Units Affected

41

Recall ID#11V496000 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Consequence

DIESEL FUEL MAY BE DEPOSITED ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

MERCEDES-BENZ USA (MBUSA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VEHICLES INCLUDING E-CLASS (212 PLATFORM), MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011, R-CLASS (251 PLATFORM), MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2010 THROUGH APRIL 2011, ML-CLASS (W164 PLATFORM), MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010 THROUGH MARCH 2011, GL-CLASS (X164 PLATFORM), MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2010 THROUGH MARCH 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 S-CLASS (221 PLATFORM) VEHICLES. THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER MAY LEAK FROM THE AREA AROUND THE HEATING COMPONENT.

Remedy

MBUSA WILL CONTACT OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ USA AT 1-800-367-6372.

Units Affected

6872

Recall ID#16V081000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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